I had an interesting experience at my local comic book store a while back. I asked for recommendations, and was recommended several books. Only one really interested me (Y: The Last Man). After I left, I realized something: most of the comics that I was recommended were comics starring women or written specifically for women.
I assume this was done since I'm a woman. I suppose it's nice that the shop carries those comics . . . but it makes me wonder if a male customer would have been recommended something different. Did I miss out on some good comics because it was assumed I wouldn't like "guy" comics?
Most of my interests fall within the stereotypical "guy" interests: comic books, sci-fi, computers, etc. Most of the comics I see aimed at women don't appeal to me. In fact, when a comic is specifically marketed at women, I'm more hesitant to pick it up. (The second I heard Marvel Divas was essentially Sex & the City with superheroes, it made me vow to avoid the thing like the plague. If I wanted Sex & the City, I'd watch Sex & the City.)
I want well written stories with interesting characters, interesting character interactions, some fun fight scenes and some spandex-wearing superhero goodness. I don't care if the main character is a woman or a man. I just want a good story.
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